Clinical Research Coordinator 2

Stanford University; Palo Alto (CA); Hybrid; USD 73,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

18+ PTO days per year

Health benefits start when you start

Flexible work options

Tuition and training assistance

403(b) plan

Mental health and wellness programs

Free and discounted commuter transport

Applies to regular full-time positions

Job summary

Stanford University School of Medicine in Palo Alto seeks a Clinical Research Coordinator Associate (CRC2) to oversee pediatric oncology studies across multiple sites within the POETIC RDMC consortium. You will coordinate startup through close-out, manage data, budgets, and regulatory submissions, and serve as primary contact with participants, sponsors, and IRBs.

Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree or two-year college plus related experience, experience in oncology trials, strong

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or two years of related work experience.
• Experience in oncology clinical research.
• Experience with pediatric oncology trials.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and regulatory requirements.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee recruitment and study enrollment goals across sites.
• Manage data collection, databases, and study documents.
• Develop schedules, coordinate meetings, and track milestones.
• Supervise and mentor staff or students as assigned.
• Audit operations for regulatory compliance and quality assurance.
• Collaborate with investigators and sponsors; monitor safety events.
• Assist with budgeting and billing reconciliation.
• Ensure regulatory submissions and IRB renewals are completed.

Skills

Medical terminology

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Multitasking

Regulatory knowledge

Communication (written)

Problem-solving

EDC proficiency

CTMS proficiency

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree or two-year college

Two years related work experience

Tools

EDC

CTMS

Microsoft Office

Job description

AtStanfordUniversitySchoolofMedicine theworkwedotoucheslivestodayandtomorrow.Througheducation,research,and healthcare, the School of Medicine improves health through leadership, diversity, collaborative discoveries, and innovation.

Whether workingindepartmentswithfaculty,or inunitsthatsupporttheschool,ourstaffareapartofteamsthatpropelusonour journey toward the future of medicine and Precision Health.

The department of Pediatrics at Stanford University is seeking a Clinical Research Coordinator Associate (CRC2) to conduct clinical research and work on complex projects/assignments.This interesting and unique opportunity will oversee the clinical research functions of a multi-site pediatric oncology consortium. Pediatric Oncology Experimental Therapeutics Consortium Research Development and ManagementCenter(POETICRDMC)isaphaseIclinicaltrialconsortiumwhose missionis“Topromoteearlyclinicaldevelopmentofpromisingtherapiesforchildren, adolescents, and young adults with cancer and related disorders”. This position will oversee significant and key aspects of the consortium large research studies and work under close direction of the principal investigator and/or study supervisor.

Duties include:

Serveasprimarycontact withresearchparticipants,sponsors,and regulatoryagencies.Coordinatestudies fromstartup through close-out.

Determineeligibilityofand gatherconsentfromstudyparticipantsaccordingtoprotocol.Assistindeveloping recruitment strategies.

Collectand managepatientandlaboratorydataforclinicalresearchprojects.Manageresearchprojectdatabases,develop flow sheets and other study related documents, and complete study documents/case report forms.

Ensurecompliance withresearchprotocols,andreviewand auditcasereportforms forcompletionandaccuracywith source documents.Prepare regulatory submissions, and ensure institutional Review Board renewals are completed.

Assemblestudykitsforstudyvisits,monitorschedulingofproceduresandcharges,coordinatedocuments,and attend monitoring meetings with sponsors, acting as primary contact.

Monitorexpendituresandadherencetostudybudgetsandresolvebillingissuesincollaborationwithfinanceand/or management staff.

Interactwiththeprincipalinvestigatorregularly,ensuringpatientsafetyandadherencetoproperstudy conduct.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor’sdegreeinrelatedmedical field.

Experienceworkingwithoncologyclinicalresearch studies.

Experienceworkingwith pediatric oncologyclinicalresearch studies.

Experience conducting interventional early-phase oncology clinical trials (Phase I/II).

3+yearsofexperienceinaclinicalresearchsettingishighly desirable.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE (REQUIRED):

Two-yearcollegedegreeandtwo yearsrelated workexperienceoraBachelor’sdegreeinarelatedfieldoranequivalent combination of related education and relevant experience.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (REQUIRED):

Knowledgeofmedical terminology.

Stronginterpersonal skills.

Demonstrates strong teamwork and cross-disciplinary collaboration across multiple stakeholders (data management, regulatory affairs, clinical operations, research staff, external vendors, and more).

• Ability to work independently, take initiative, and manage multiple trials simultaneously.
• Resilience under pressure; ability to manage competing deadlines and shifting priorities.
• Quick learner of new technologies and trial processes; ongoing commitment to professional development.
• Resilience under pressure; ability to manage competing deadlines and shifting priorities
• Excellent written and verbal communication; ability to interact with multiple stakeholders (investigators, research staff, and more).
• Problem-solving, critical thinking, attention to detail, and quality assurance.
• Proficiency with electronic data capture (EDC), CTMS, and other trial management systems.

ProficiencywithMicrosoft Office.

CERTIFICATIONS & LICENSES:

* - Other duties may also be assigned

Responsibilities

Core Duties:

• Oversee subject recruitment and study enrollment goals. Determine effective strategies for promoting/recruiting research participants and retaining participants in long-term clinical trials.
• Oversee data management for research projects. Develop and manage systems to organize, collect, report, and monitor data collection. Extract, analyze, and interpret data.
• Develop project schedules, targets, measurements, and accountabilities, as assigned. Lead team meetings and prepare/approve minutes.
• Formally supervise, train, and/or mentor new staff or students, as assigned, potentially including hiring, preparing or assisting with the preparation of performance evaluations, and performing related duties, in addition to instruction on project work.
• Audit operations, including laboratory procedures, to ensure compliance with applicable regulations; provide leadership in identifying and implementing corrective actions/processes. Monitor Institutional Review Board submissions and respond to requests and questions.
• Collaborate with principal investigators and study sponsors, monitor and report serious adverse events, and resolve study queries.
• Provide leadership in determining, recommending, and implementing improvements to policies/processes; define best practices.
• Develop study budget with staff and principal investigator, identifying standard of care versus study procedures. Track patient and study specific milestones, and invoice sponsors according to study contract.
• Ensure regulatory compliance. Regularly inspect study documents to ensure ongoing regulatory compliance.
• Work with principal investigator to ensure Investigational New Drug applications are submitted to the FDA when applicable. Ensure Institutional Review Board renewals are completed.
  

Minimum Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree in a related field and two years of experience in clinical research, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and database applications.
• Experience with research protocols and regulatory or governing bodies, which include HIPAA and FDA regulations, Institutional Review Board requirements, and Good Clinical Practices.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
  

Certificates and Licenses Required

Society of Clinical Research Associates or Association of Clinical Research Professionals certification is preferred.

• Pay Range $73,306.00 - $134,971.00
• Pay Frequency Annually
• Fixed Term N
• Stanford Schools and Units School of Medicine
• Full time or Part time Full Time
• Regular or Temporary Regular
• Job Category Research
• Posting Date 10/20/2026, 09:56 PM
• Grade H
• Job Identification 200587

Benefits that support you, and your future

18+ PTO days per year

Health benefits start when you start

Flexible work options

$6000+ annual tuition and training assistance

403(b) plan

Mental health and wellness programs

Free and discounted commuter transportation

Applies to regular full-time positions.

Notice to Applicants

The job duties listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classifications and are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks and responsibilities. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary depending on department or program needs without changing the general nature and scope of the job or level of responsibility. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned.

Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of their job.

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